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1. Mexico sets record for foreign investment and becomes the main destination for U.S. exports

In Mexico achieved a historic record in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) at the end of the third quarter of 2025, with a total of $40.906 billion, representing an increase of 14.5% over the same period in 2024. This growth was mainly driven by the reinvestment of profits (86% of the total) and a significant increase in new investments, which tripled compared to the previous year, reaching $6.5 billion. The sectors that benefited most were manufacturing (37%), financial services (25%), and construction (5%). The United States led as the main investor, contributing 39.5% of the total, followed by Spain, Japan, the Netherlands, and Canada. This performance consolidates Mexico as a key destination for manufacturing and nearshoring.

On the other hand, Mexico became the main destination for cumulative U.S. exports from January to August 2025 for the first time, surpassing Canada. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. exports to Mexico reached $226.411 billion, an increase of 0.6% over the same period in 2024. This leadership reflects the growing economic integration between the two countries and the strengthening of Mexico as a strategic trading partner.

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2. Supreme Court of Justice issues ruling against Grupo Salinas

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) issued a series of rulings against Grupo Salinas, a Mexican conglomerate founded by Ricardo Salinas Pliego, known for his influence in sectors such as telecommunications, retail, and media. These rulings, which include fines and the ratification of tax credits, mark a key chapter in the group’s tax litigation, which has been the subject of controversy for more than a decade. Grupo Salinas faces investigations for alleged money laundering at two of its casinos in Mexico, although it has not been targeted by the United States in bilateral actions against organized crime.

Among the most relevant decisions, the SCJN confirmed a fine of 67 million pesos against Nueva Elektra del Milenio, a subsidiary of Grupo Elektra, for declaring losses greater than the actual ones in 2012. In addition, it ratified tax credits of more than 48 billion pesos, accumulated over more than ten years. Grupo Salinas argued that these audits should have been directed solely at its parent company under the tax consolidation regime, but the Court rejected this position, validating the SAT’s ability to audit subsidiaries directly. At the same time, in the United States, a Mexican court revoked an injunction that prevented Grupo Salinas from paying a debt in New York, opening the door for it to comply with its international obligations. The company has described the SCJN’s decisions as “political” and has announced that it will seek to appeal in national and international courts.

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3. Ricardo Monreal presents the initiative for the creation of the Circular Economy Law to the Chamber of Deputies

The Ricardo Monreal, Morena’s coordinator in the Chamber of Deputies, presented an initiative for the creation of the General Law on Circular Economy, with the aim of establishing a legal framework that promotes sustainability and reduces the excessive extraction of natural resources and the accumulation of waste by companies. Although this proposal does not come directly from the executive branch, it seeks to complement previous efforts such as the Mexico City Circular Economy Law passed in 2023. The initiative also contemplates mechanisms such as voluntary environmental audits and cooperation agreements to strengthen oversight and shared responsibility.

One of the most relevant points for companies is the inclusion of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which requires producers and importers to assume environmental responsibility for their products throughout their life cycle. This involves designing durable, repairable, and recyclable goods, organizing their collection and recovery at the end of their useful life, and complying with detailed records of their circular management. In addition, the export of hazardous waste is prohibited and a new definition of waste is established to maximize recycling and reuse. However, the implementation of EPR faces challenges such as the lack of adequate infrastructure and the need for greater coordination between the government and the private sector.

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4. Renewal of PACIC to maintain the basic basket at 910 pesos

President Claudia Sheinbaum and representatives from 20 manufacturing companies and 12 supermarket chains signed the renewal of the Anti-Inflation and Scarcity Package (PACIC), with the aim of keeping the price of the 24 products in the basic basket at 910 pesos for the next six months. This agreement seeks to contain inflation and protect the economy of Mexican families, especially those with lower incomes, while the minimum wage continues to grow above inflation. Since its implementation, PACIC has managed to reduce the average price of the basic basket by 4.7%, representing a 3.4% decrease in real terms.

The Business Coordinating Council reaffirmed its social commitment to the popular economy, highlighting the importance of collaboration between the government and the private sector to build paths to shared prosperity. This effort, together with factors such as foreign direct investment and Mexico’s leadership in exports, is expected to contribute to strengthening the country’s economic performance in 2026, benefiting Mexican families and promoting economic stability.

Gobierno de México: Presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum y empresarios firman renovación del Pacic para mantener la canasta básica en 910 pesos 

5. Sheinbaum announces supercomputing network in Mexico with the largest supercomputer in Latin America

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the creation of a supercomputing network in Mexico as part of Plan Mexico, which will include the installation of the largest supercomputer in Latin America. This project, which will be 100% Mexican, seeks to solve public and private problems that require high processing capacity, such as meteorological models, customs data analysis, agricultural image processing, and language models with artificial intelligence. The agreement will be signed with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, enabling collaboration between Mexican and European researchers.

The Mexican Supercomputing Center, which will begin operations in January 2026, will be a public center and its data will be under the control of the Mexican government and national researchers. According to Sheinbaum, this initiative is crucial for the country’s technological sovereignty, since “a country that does not compute does not compete.” While the infrastructure is being built in Mexico, national researchers will be able to work temporarily at the Supercomputing Center in Barcelona, prioritizing issues such as climate change and meteorology.

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